Poole Close Ipswich
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (IP3), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 18200788.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £299,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 3, D: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Ipswich costs £2,468 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Derby Road (Ipswich), about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 710 m (0.4 miles) away, and Warren Heath (1.0 hectares) is about 780 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 36 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Felixstowe Road Medical Practice, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 92% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 11 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | £299,000 | £299,000 | £299,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £252,000 | £252,000 | £252,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £218,500 | £213,000 | £224,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £176,000 | £173,000 | £179,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £92,500 | £92,500 | £92,500 |
| 2000 | 1 | £109,950 | £109,950 | £109,950 |
| 1996 | 1 | £73,500 | £73,500 | £73,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2018 | 8 IP3 8SJ | Semi-detached | £299,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2015 | 4 IP3 8SJ | Semi-detached | £252,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2012 | 7 IP3 8SJ | Semi-detached | £224,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2012 | 8 IP3 8SJ | Semi-detached | £213,000 | |
| 9 Apr 2010 | 7 IP3 8SJ | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2004 | 8 IP3 8SJ | Semi-detached | £173,000 | |
| 3 Mar 2004 | 10 IP3 8SJ | Detached | £179,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2002 | 6 IP3 8SJ | Terraced | £95,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2001 | 2 IP3 8SJ | Semi-detached | £92,500 | |
| 4 Aug 2000 | 10 IP3 8SJ | Detached | £109,950 | |
| 12 Jan 1996 | 10 IP3 8SJ | Detached | £73,500 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 90 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (5). Built: 1950-1966 (3); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Ipswich in 2026-27: Band D £2,468 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,646 | £1,920 | £2,194 | £2,468 | £3,017 | £3,565 | £4,114 | £4,937 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (59% of about 630 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Crown PH & Garrods Pond, Felixstowe Road, permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 36 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP3 8SJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| IP3 8SQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Derby Road (Ipswich) 95,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Ipswich 3.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Westerfield 22,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 52 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dorchester Road Broke Hall | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Ipswich Hospital Copleston | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing Shotley Gate | 10.9 km (6.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sainsburys Warren Heath Smart Charge | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 63.3 km (39 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 68.8 km (43 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Felixstowe Road Medical Practice | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Square Pharmacy | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rushmere Dental Care | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | St Clements Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Ipswich Police Station | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | Greenways Neighbourhood Centre, Nacton Road Cashzone | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,120 m² | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Warren Heath 1.0 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,650 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,820 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,500 m² | 370 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Decoypond Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Big Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Broom Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south |
| New Cut | Tidal water | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Black Ooze | Wetland | 3 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
| The Cliff | Cliff or slope | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 11 |
1 of the street's 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Ipswich: see them on the Ipswich page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broke Hall Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Copleston High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Britannia Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rose Hill Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Ravenswood Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ipswich Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-Op Foodstore IP3 8QB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 290 m | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2018 |
| Fresh Fry IP3 8QB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Nice & Spice Ltd IP3 8QB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2023 |
| TLC Renew Cafe IP3 8TJ | Other catering premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jan 2023 |
| KFC IP3 8SU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Subway IP3 8SU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2022 |
| Premier Felixstowe Store IP3 8SU | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near A1189 (4); On or near Dorchester Road (4); On or near Poole Close (2); On or near Lulworth Avenue (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 92% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 59% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Blandford Road · Ashdown Way · Dorchester Road · Bridport Avenue · Lulworth Avenue · St Augustine's Gardens · Horsham Avenue · Winfrith Road · Wadhurst Road · Arundel Way · Bucklesham Road · Rye Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.